The Unexpected Trail: Taking on the 100 Mile Wilderness

The 100 Mile Wilderness, located in northern Maine, is the most remote section of the Appalachian Trail. With a German Shepherd Dog name Matika, McLaughlin accepts the challenge, reveling in all the hardship that the North Woods has to offer. As he hikes, the author reflects upon the evolution of the trail system, the history of the region, and his own inclination towards wildness.